Dutch precision manufacturing firm Ter Hoek has acquired an XJet 1400C ceramic 3D printing system.
It represents an expansion into technical ceramics for the manufacturing services provider as it seeks to serve high-tech industries with 'cutting-edge ceramic solutions that push the boundaries of design complexity and manufacturing precision.'
To date, Ter Hoek has focused on advanced EDM, PECM, and ultra-precise CNC milling technologies to provide parts to its customer base, but has identified XJet's NanoParticle Jetting technology as a way of diversifying its material portfolio and increasing its capability.
The addition of XJet's Carmel 1400C solution, Ter Hoek believes, will enable it to produce 'geometrically complex ceramic components' with 'exceptional accuracy and superior surface quality.' It expects the technology to open 'new possibilities for regional customers in aerospace, semiconductor, medical technology, and other innovative sectors' where geometric innovation and material performance are paramount.
"In the future of manufacturing, sustained success will hinge on continuous differentiation and innovation in an increasingly competitive landscape," says Gerrit Ter Hoek, Founder and Technical Director at Ter Hoek. "With our solid expertise in precision manufacturing, we have constantly sought the next opportunity to better serve our customers. By entering the world of technical ceramics with XJet's digital production platform, we're not just adding a new material – we're embracing a fundamentally new way of manufacturing that offers unprecedented design freedom, faster iteration cycles, and the ability to produce parts that were simply impossible before. This positions us at the forefront of the next generation of precision manufacturing."
"We're excited to partner with Ter Hoek, a company that shares our unwavering commitment to precision, innovation, and customer success," added Riccardo Tosi, European Business Director at XJet. "Their expertise in solving complex manufacturing challenges, combined with our advanced ceramic additive manufacturing technology, creates a powerful combination that will benefit engineers and manufacturers throughout the region. Ter Hoek's reputation for technical excellence and proven track record of supporting customers from design through production makes it an ideal partner to demonstrate the transformative potential of ceramic 3D printing in advanced manufacturing sectors where our solution delivers exceptional value."
